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Mediterranean Orzo Chicken Pasta Recipe + How to Make It
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Discover the best Mediterranean Orzo Chicken Pasta recipe with step-by-step instructions. Learn how to make Mediterranean Orzo Chicken Pasta easily at home with our quick guide and tips for perfect results every time! ❤️🍽️


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  • Chef Katie
  • Cooking Time 50 mins
  • Servings 5 servings
Ingredients
Let’s Cook!
  • 1
    Cook the Orzo pasta according to the box's directions.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, cook the chicken until no longer pink. (I poach my chicken)
  • 3
    To poach chicken, place chicken in large skillet, season chicken to your liking, pour 1 1/2 cups of water over the chicken, cover the skillet with a lid and let it boil over medium heat for 30 minutes. When done, take chicken out of the skillet with tongs and check for doneness.
  • 4
    Dice the chicken into 1 inch pieces.
  • 5
    Skin and cut the cucumber.
  • 6
    In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, parsley, and chicken.
  • 7
    After draining the Orzo pasta, stir it into the chicken mixture.
  • 8
    In another small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Then pour over the chicken mixture.
  • 9
    Toss to coat.
  • 10
    Just before serving, sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • 11
    Can be served warm or cold. If choosing to serve cold, chill the meal for at least 30 minutes. (I prefer cold)
  • 12
    **I double this recipe for my family of 6 and triple the dressing to add more flavor. This meal goes great with garlic bread and makes yummy leftovers**

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